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Japan
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Friday Morning Spice
21 Aug 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Ninja museum robbed. Bannon arrested. Spain King’s lover. Kendall bikini vibes. Putin critic looks like Jude Law.
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Even Japan’s Yakuza Gangs Are Struggling During Coronavirus
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The yakuza, a network of around 22 gangs with its origins in Japan, has fallen on really hard times during the current pandemic.
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Are You Aware Of The Olympic Games 40-Year Curse?
20 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The Deputy Prime Minister of Japan, Taro Aso, thinks dark forces are at work to prevent The Olympic Games from happening this year.
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Burger King Expertly Trolls Failing McDonald’s
06 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
When a neighbouring McDonald’s closed in Japan, Burger King couldn’t resist giving them a rather snarky send-off.
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It’s Official: The Eight-Hour Workday Isn’t Working
18 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Microsoft in Japan ran a game-changing experiment that saw its employees working four days a week instead of five, and it’s forcing companies to reconsider how they run things.
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This Is What A R2 750 Sandwich Looks Like
14 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
What do Ed Sheeran, David Beckham, and Jack Dorsey have in common? They all dropped insane amounts of cash on this one sandwich.
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Tokyo Apartments Make Cape Town ‘Studios’ Look Huge [Video]
25 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
More and more young professionals in Japan are opting for cupboard-sized loft apartments, as rental prices soar in Tokyo.
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Thursday Morning Spice
06 Jun 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
High heels ‘necessary’ at work. Nigerian dictator’s millions found. Pope changes Lord’s Prayer. Trump punishes Bette Midler. Proteas can’t stop losing. Ciggie sales banned. Bezos drops R1bn on apartments.
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Looks Like Japan Has A Virgin Problem [Video]
09 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
One in four heterosexual people in Japan between the ages of 18 and 39 is a virgin, and that’s turning into a national concern.
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What Do You Mean Plastic Food Is A R1,2 Billion Industry In Japan? [Video]
17 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In Japan, plastic food is a $90 million industry, where food samples, or “sampuru”, are handcrafted by skilled artisans.
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Want To Live Longer And Be Happier? Try Ikigai
13 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
On the island of Okinawa, Japan, people live longer, happier lives than anywhere else. Their secret? A way of life called ‘ikigai’.
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These Are The Most Powerful Passports In The World
07 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Singapore used to hold the top spot for the nation with the most powerful passport in the world. They’ve now been knocked into second place.
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Astounding Images And Videos Of Japan’s Deadly Typhoon Jebi In Action
05 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Breathtaking images of Typhoon Jebi, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in 25 years, show the extreme power of nature as Japan battles the elements.
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Japan Reveals Plans For A 70-Storey Skyscraper Made Out Of Wood
27 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It should come as no surprise that sustainable architecture is on the increase, and Japan’s plans for a new high-rise look mighty fine.
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The Viral Photo That Led To The Arrest a 72-Year-Old Yakuza Member In Thailand
12 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After spotting an older man covered in tattoos, a Thai posted a photograph of him to social media. Little did he know, the man was a member of Japan’s Yakuza.
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The Insane Japanese Game Show That Everyone Is Talking About [Video]
22 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While you’re out there watching Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules, over in Japan absolute pandemonium reigns. Seriously, when have you ever seen something like this?
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The Japanese Killing Spree That Lasted Two Months
01 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An apparent serial killing case is transfixing and horrifying Japan after police found nine dismembered bodies in a flat.
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Think It’s Unfair That Office Smokers Get To Take So Many Breaks? You’ll Like This
01 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you’re looking for a reason to stop smoking, perhaps taking this suggestion to your boss could help with your efforts. Or maybe not.
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In Japan, They Discriminate Against Certain Blood Types- Blood Type Test
29 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In Japan, there’s a weird belief that there’s a correlation between blood type and personality. Fine, although some blood groups are going to disagree.
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Oh, You Thought They Couldn’t Invent A Better Toaster? This Is How They’re Rolling In Japan [Video]
18 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A toaster is a simple beast, and you might think we’ve reached the pinnacle of how we can take the concept. Think again, because Japan have stepped it up.
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Stop It – They’ve Found The Biggest Dinosaur Footprint Ever
04 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Over in the Gobi desert, the largest fossilised footprint ever has been found. This provides more insight into the world that existed on earth before our time.
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This Guy’s Robot Handles His Hedge Fund Better Than Him
22 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What happens when you hand the responsibility of your hedge fund management over to artificial intelligence? Sometimes you end up smiling.
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Creepy New Robot Worth A Look [Video]
02 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The rise of the robots is well underway, and this latest creation is just one example of the creepy things they will be able to do.
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Oh Shit – Nintendo Loses $6.7 Billion As It Turns Out They Won’t Be Making Money From Pokemon Go
26 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Nintendo released a statement showing just how much money it would be making from ‘Pokemon Go’, and investors were a bit shocked. Silly.
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Standard Bank Got Scammed Out Of R300 Million – Here’s How The Criminals Did It [Infographic]
24 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Standard Bank was the victim of a massive transnational scam this week, with some crafty scam artists netting a fat payday.
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The Ultimate Challenge For Surgeons – Folding 5mm Origami And Rolling Single-Grain Sushi [Video]
28 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
For one Japanese hospital being a book-smart surgeon just isn’t going to cut it, so they’re hoping this test will sort them out.
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The Best History Lesson You’ll Watch On Japan [Video]
08 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Know nothing about Japan? Wanna learn some of its history in 9 minutes flat? Want to laugh, too? Then do not miss this video.
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Japan Might Want To Drop This Swastika Emblem Before The Olympics
08 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Japan are so kind that they are having national talks about replacing the manji sign in the hopes of not offending anyone.
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These Animals Were Brought Back To Life After Being Frozen For 30 Years [Video]
18 Jan 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Tardigrades are pretty much indestructible and scientists are looking at them for signs of the future.
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Ghost Ships With Dead Bodies And Skulls Are Washing Up On Japan’s Shore – They Think They Know Where The Boats Are From
01 Dec 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Japanese coast guard have made a number of alarming discoveries these past two months, as many as 20 decaying bodies arriving on their shores.
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